Sunday, February 23, 2014

I really don't get into holidays much. I don't have boxes of decorations for all seasons that I unload out at the most precise times of year. Maybe now that I'm a homeowner, I'll eventually start collecting and decorating...if my husband will let me.

We had some holiday spirit at work for Valentine's Day. I'm part of the company's art department. We're creative types, so for the second year, we decided to exchange DIY Valentines.

Last year, I used porcelain pens and made personalized XOXO heart mugs for all the girls. The best part is they all use them still, some daily for their coffee or tea. So my challenge this year was to come up with a gift that was equally original and still useful. I struggled for a few days until I remembered a pin I had come across during wedding planning.

Monday, February 3, 2014

It's no secret that I'm a fan of coffee. I probably started out earlier than I should have. Grandma and Grandpa brewed a pot every morning for breakfast and every afternoon for 3:00 lunch. My dad and Grandpa would dip their cookies and sandwiches in it, drink it down and then head back out for more chores. When I got curious enough, maybe around age 12, I would wait to see what was left over, pour a cup, heat it up and dip Rice Krispie bars in it. Something about the marshmallow and coffee really worked, and I that's how I began to love coffee. Seriously.

About Me

Keeping it classy, surrounded by the neutral cookie-cutters and white picket fences of suburbia. I believe a good espresso is the perfect start to a day, and a cocktail should be in hand in the evening. My amazing husband, who plays a role as my bartender, barista and chef, taught me to enjoy these and other finer things in life. He recently trained for and completed the 2014 inaugural Boulder Ironman! Find our journey together at boulderironman.blogspot.com and ironwifestory.blogspot.com.